Cheyenne Roche

Weston Trapp (No.1) carries the ball while offensive lineman Gunner Martwick, right, blocks. Quarterback Tanner Ray (No. 2) swings around to get in front of Trapp to block. Trapp had five touchdowns in the shut out over Knoxville. (CNA photo by CHEYENNE ROCHE)

I’ve seen a trend lately called “10 before the end.” It’s two-faceted. A reader gives 10 recommendations to read by the end of the year and then provides the 10 books they want to finish by the end of the year.

Skyelar Lawal (No. 6) and Audrey Boban (No. 3) get a block against Genesis Melenciano Carela of Marshalltown Tuesday in a 3-1 win at home. (CNA photo by CHEYENNE ROCHE)

The Creston boys take off from the starting line Thursday at the Hawkeye 10 meet in Carroll. The team placed 11th. (Contributed photo by TERRY FREEMAN)

The Panthers varsity girls cross country team after placing fourth in the H10 meet. From left, Maylee Riley, Reese Strunk, Karter Clayton, Payton Davis, Cora Smith, Karlie Kruse and Abby Freeman. (Contributed photos by TERRY FREEMAN)

Playing at Stanton tonight while Southwest Valley hosts Lamoni

This summer, I went to 36 independently-owned bookstores across the state of Iowa. From big cities like Des Moines and Davenport to smaller communities like Pella and Carroll.

Creston cross country graduates four seniors.

Defeat Perry 72-13 in final game of the season

Hollynn Rieck passes the ball. Rieck had four kills and 10 digs on the night.